Eternal Saber-Chapter 395 - 3: School of Tea Ceremony

Pingzhou Port is the largest port in Nanxia, located in Wu State.

Nanxia has a total of six states. Wu State is vast, has a superior location, and is situated in the fertile region of Jiangnan, featuring not only a sea outlet but also numerous ferries going southward and northward.

This place is abundant with lakes, vast water bodies, and fertile land, making it known as the land of fish and rice.

Besides housing the Capital City, the renowned Nanxia Two Pavilions are all within Wu State’s borders, truly a place rich in natural beauty and talented individuals.

Coming closer, Chen Tang stood at the bow of the ship, witnessing the bustling sight of fishing boats and cargo ships docked near Pingzhou Port, along with some ferries plying on the sea, signaling great prosperity.

"Brother Chen, do you have any plans now that you have arrived in Nanxia?"

At some unknown point, Ye Yushi came to stand beside Chen Tang, and softly asked as they stood shoulder to shoulder.

Chen Tang thought for a moment and said, "First, I want to deliver the letter from Shen Che to the Shen Family. After that, I don’t really have any plans. What about you?"

Sensing Chen Tang’s gaze, Ye Yushi didn’t turn to look, only responding calmly, "I need to return to the Ba Mountain Sword Sect to report my safety, and to inform the Sect Leader of the Dongyi Race’s conspiracies, to prepare in advance."

During their journey, Chen Tang had already told Ye Yushi about the matters mentioned by Ming Yue Wanderer.

"Indeed, that is necessary."

said Chen Tang.

He had no family, no attachments.

Ye Yushi, unlike him, had been wandering outside for so long without any news, and needed to inform her sect of her well-being.

Ye Yushi said, "Next, I won’t be traveling with you."

Chen Tang nodded.

In recent days, he had noticed that Ye Yushi seemed a bit off. When he inquired, he didn’t get any answers.

Chen Tang couldn’t figure out what was on Ye Yushi’s mind.

Ye Yushi stood at the bow of the ship, facing the wind, her clothing fluttering as she gazed into the distance, lost in thought.

For these past days, her mind had been a mess.

Actually, if she simply wanted to report her safety to the sect, sending a letter might be quicker.

After arriving in Nanxia, she could easily travel the same path as Chen Tang.

But after pondering for days, she still gave up on the idea.

Because she realized she seemed accustomed to staying by Chen Tang’s side.

Over these days, she seemed to have developed a vague, indescribable feeling towards this man. It seemed like the camaraderie of Jianghu, or perhaps reliance, or something else.

She couldn’t figure it out.

But Ye Yushi knew that if she continued to travel with Chen Tang, she might become too deeply involved to ever leave.

Every time she thought of her deceased mother, she reminded herself not to be swayed by personal emotions.

In this world, there is no one you can rely on.

The only thing she could trust was the sword in her hand.

She shouldn’t have any expectations of others.

Expectations lead to disappointment.

Ye Yushi subconsciously turned to look at Chen Tang beside her.

The Jianghu is vast, they might not meet again.

But, what if they met again by fate?

She didn’t know.

Perhaps, by that day, she would better understand her feelings.

"I don’t know what’s been troubling you these past days."

Chen Tang felt Ye Yushi’s gaze, turned his head with a slight smile, and said, "However, I’ve heard something I can share with you."

"Undoubtedly, good things always come; even if they come late, they are still a pleasant surprise."

It’s said that a woman’s heart is as elusive as a needle at the bottom of the ocean. Chen Tang really couldn’t understand a girl’s thoughts, so he just offered a bit of a motivational saying he remembered from his previous life.

Ye Yushi softly repeated the saying, then suddenly seemed to think of something, her cheeks turned slightly red, and she quickly turned and walked away in a bit of a fluster.

"Seems like it didn’t work."

Chen Tang muttered to himself, saying, "Next time, I’ll try a cold joke..."

Hmm... for a woman as aloof as her, a cold joke might just be a lethal weapon!

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It wasn’t long before the sea vessel reached Pingjiang Port.

Chen Tang and his companions disembarked. Ye Yushi somehow found a veiled hat and wore it on her head, the thin layer of gauze around it concealing her stunningly beautiful face.

The ship was already stocked with some South Xia-styled clothing. Chen Tang casually chose a coarse cloth garment and strapped the bow and arrow to his back.

Ah Li carried a long wooden box, following behind Chen Tang, observing the surrounding environment with a mix of curiosity and vigilance.

Although she hadn’t killed anyone for half a year, her habits as a Hermit had ingrained deeply into her bones over the years.

Whenever she arrived in an unfamiliar place, she would observe her surroundings, keeping track of everyone, searching for potential dangers.

Even within her mind, she would quickly simulate numerous scenarios: if she were to assassinate this person, how would she strike, where would she conceal herself, and how would she retreat without leaving a trace.

Chen Tang, feeling something, turned to look back and gently patted Ah Li’s shoulder, and said with a smile, "Take it easy, don’t be so tense, forget your original identity."

Ah Li nodded.

While on the ship, Chen Tang had reminded her.

Upon reaching Nanxia, don’t act rashly and kill without his instructions.

Perhaps no one else knew, but if Ah Li were left unchecked, she could cause tremendous chaos in Nanxia’s Jianghu!

She was the Ghost Concealment of Hermit Continent!

"By the way,"

Ye Yushi said, "Although the Court here tends to turn a blind eye to passage documents, if you two want to enter the city, you should prepare one in advance to avoid trouble."

"I’ve got a connection for that."

Old Lu said, "What identities do the two of you want?"

The Shen Family from the Celestial Cauldron Continent had dealings with the Shen Clan at Langya Pavilion in Nanxia, so this kind of thing was familiar to them.

"Let’s go with a hunter." 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Chen Tang glanced at Ah Li and said, "She’s my cousin."

"Sounds reliable."

Old Lu chuckled and said, "You two wait here for a moment, I’ll be back soon."